Escúchala La Ciudad: On The Scene At The Inaugural Blue Note Jazz Festival Napa Valley [B.Getz on L4LM]

Hosted from Friday, July 29th through Sunday the 31st at the Charles Krug Winery in St. Helena, CA, the inaugural Blue Note Jazz Festival Napa Valley was nothing short of a groundbreaking event.

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YANCEY TAUGHT ME: Examining the Life, Legacy, & Genius of J. DILLA [B.Getz on L4LM]

When discussing the life and times of the late J Dilla, it’s difficult to avoid dipping into hagiography. But the producer born James Dewett Yancey was truly a king among men.

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Yasiin Bey (fka Mos Def) Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of ‘Black On Both Sides’ In Berkeley With Badu, Slick Rick & More [B.Getz on L4LM]

Friday, October 25th, the artist formerly known as Mos Def wanted to properly celebrate the 20th Anniversary of his landmark solo debut LP, Black on Both Sides.

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